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  1. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
    But Mr. Morsi’s attempts to consolidate his power have often yielded equivocal results.
    Equivocal: ( equi: equal, voc: call/voice )(二種相同的聲音) 意义含糊的 , 不直率的

    So I don’t get why others are continuing to use equivocal words about this,” Gainer said.
    —Time (Apr 19, 2013)

    But Mr. Morsi’s attempts to consolidate his power have often yielded equivocal results.
    —New York Ti
  2. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
    After enduring vociferous complaints from hungry customers, one stall hung up an explanatory sign.
    Vociferous: ( voci/voc: voice , fer: bring , ous )大嚷大叫

    Animal rights protests have become more vociferous in many countries, for instance.
    —Science Magazine (Jun 11, 2013)

    Importantly, there is a vociferous parliamentary opposition and independent pressure groups demanding civil liberties, transparency and honest government.

    After enduring vociferous complaints from hungry customers, o
  3. irrevocable
    incapable of being retracted
    Irrevocable:
  4. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
    Provoke: (pro: in front of , vok: voice )(激怒) 激起；引起
  5. revoke
    cancel officially
    Revocable: ( revoc = revoke , able) 可废除的
  6. provocative
    serving or tending to excite or stimulate
    Provocative:
  7. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
    Invoke: ( in , vok: call , e : out ) 援用,援引 向(神灵)祈求
  8. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
    Evoke: ( e: out , vok: call )( call out ) 喚起 [回忆,感情等]
  9. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
    Vocabulary:
  10. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
    Equivocate:
  11. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
    Advocate: (ad: intensive , voc: voice )拥护,提倡 鼓吹
  12. intensive
    characterized by a heightened level or degree
    Advocate: (ad: intensive , voc: voice )拥护,提倡 鼓吹
Created on Thu Aug 15 05:35:09 EDT 2013 (updated Sat Aug 24 11:18:52 EDT 2013)

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